Cycling Key West to Canada - Adventure Complete - Day 4 Biking Connecticut
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- Today I complete cycling the entire East Coast of the USA. In this video I ride from Windsor Locks Connecticut to my home in Northwest Connecticut. It was a beautiful ride with over 30 miles of protected rail trail. Completing this day brings a total of 42 days riding from Key West to the Canadian border.
By finishing this adventure it shows that we can do whatever we set our minds to at any age. I will be 70 in November and feel great.
As we age, it's important to remember the value of physical activity. "If you stop moving, pretty soon you WILL stop moving",
The trip was completed in four segments. Why did I break up the trip into sections??
I'm retired and in no hurry to do anything.....
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That’s quite an achievement especially taking only 42 days to complete.
Hi Dan, thanks for the comment and I hope you are having a good week. It was a great trip and many more to come. Take care and stay safe, Steve
Great adventure!!!
Thanks for taking us with you! Love all the videos! You are such an inspiration. Thanks!
Hi Sam, thanks for the nice comment! it was a good time. I hope you are doing well and having a great week. Take care, Steve
Congratulations on completing this incredible journey! Thanks for taking us along with you!
Hey Elizabeth, good to hear from you! Thank you, it was an incredible journey indeed. I hope you're doing well this week. Take care, Steve
Congratulations Steve on finishing your journey. I've never been to Connecticut but what you showed from the trail was very nice. " And" great to see so many people taking advantage of the multi-use trail. This was a goal to be proud of and I enjoyed watching this series. Take care you two. ✌
P.S. Of course I look forward to more.
Hey Tony, thanks for the nice comment. The trails on the final two days were really nice and so many friendly people. I look forward to watching more of your upcoming adventures too. I hope you're having a great week, Take care, Steve
I know you completed the trip a while back but I'm new to your channel and just finished watching the series. Congratulations on your accomplishment. You are truly inspiring.
Hey Walter, thanks for watching! It was a great ride. Thank you for the nice comment. Take care, Steve
Congrats, you did it! 👏🎉
It must be feel good to complete something so grand like riding the entire length of USA from bottom to the top.
Hi Thomas, Thanks again my friend. It was a wonderful adventure with many more to come. Take care and all the best, Steve
Great job Steve, I know the Collinsville area well
Hey Doug, Thanks and I hope you're doing well. I'm off the bike for a few weeks nursing a broken rib. Was really looking forward to some foliage rides. Broke a rib while putting my boat up for the season. Oh well, I'll be back at it before too long. Take care and enjoy the nice weather, Steve
Congrats Steve on finishing your East Coast adventure and really enjoyed your videos. Ride on!
Thank you for the nice comment. It was a great adventure. I am honored that you take the time to watch my videos. Still have a lot to learn about shooting and editing. My most basic task is to look into the lens and stop looking at the screen mounted to the right of the lens. Maybe I should try Casey Neistat glasses (just kidding). I'm going to affix a red arrow on the front of my camera to see if that helps break the bad habit. I refuse to think my problem is because I'm old and loosing my mind. Thanks again, Jan and I enjoy every one of your videos. Take care and stay safe, Steve
Was this part of the Adventure Cycling Atlantic Coast trail?
Hi Tom, only part of it was Adventure Cycling trails. I've found that the Adventure Cycling Coast trail through central and northwest Connecticut is terrible. They apparently don't do enough research to keep you off dangerous and very hilly terrain. I found this to be the case with both the Adventure Cycling and the East Coast Greenway organizations. Therefore, with my own research I've always found the best trails using a combination of those two organizations, Ride With GPS and Google maps. Not that Adventure Cycling isn't valuable but they can't micro analyze every road in the USA to find the best routes. The East Coast Greenway has their own agenda and their route is just plain dangerous in many places such as South Carolina. Overall, I've found that a little research goes a long way. Thanks again and happy cycling, Steve
Congratulations, Steve!! What an amazing accomplishment. 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks again, it was a trip I will never forget. Many more to come! I hope you are enjoying nice weather in your part of the world. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
so great video my friend, a long travel you have enjoyed and returned safe at home, you are great, Congratulations Steve, greetings from Argentina
Hey Sergio, thanks again and I hope you are enjoying nice weather and epic bike rides my friend. Take care and stay safe, Steve
Congratulations my friend! I love folks who finish what they started! Truly inspirational! Your home state and hometown looks beautiful!
Take care!
Thanks again, it was a great adventure with many more to come. And yes, Connecticut is a beautiful place especially this time of year. Take care and stay safe, Steve
What an awesome experience Steve. So glad you shared it.
Hey Lazlo, thanks for the comment. Hope your week is going well and that the weather is cooling down in Texas. Take care and have an awesome day, Steve
Quite the accomplishment. Heck, it would be quite an accomplishment for a twenty year old! We should all be able to do this after retirement. Congratulations.
Hey William, thanks for the nice comment. I had a very busy working life before retirement. Now I'm able to channel my energy into what I love. As we age, if we stop moving "pretty soon we will stop moving". Thanks again and all the best, Steve
Wonderful. Ride on!
Hi there and thank you for the comment. It was a wonderful ride. Thanks again and stay safe, Steve
Great series! Thanks for sharing! I plan to do this fairly soon. Love all your videos
Hi Tabot, thanks for watching! It was a great adventure with many more to come. I hope you are enjoying nice weather and having a good week. Thanks again, Steve
The end of that adventure. Can't wait for future trips. Congrats and take care, Al
Hi Al, thanks again and I hope all is well with you. There's a little "frost on the pumpkin" here in Connecticut but the days are beautiful. Have a great day, Steve
You’re an AMAZING man! I’m honored to share our home state of Connecticut with you (even though I’m totally across it, in Groton)! I, too love the Farmington Canal!! I cannot wait to see your Block Island trip!! Keep peddling 😎🚴🏻♂️
Hey Amy, thank you for the wonderful comment. My first apartment many, many years ago was in Groton (Jackson Park Apartments). Later I lived on Gungywamp road. Small world. Block Island video should be up in about two weeks. I hope you're having a great week and enjoying the sunshine today. Thanks again and have a sparkling day, Steve
Hi Steve! Andy from Wiser here. I sent you an email last week. Let me know if you've received it. Thanks!
Hey Andy, just saw you comment. I will include review of the sweat guard in an upcoming video. Still looking for you to promote the last video I did of the gloves. What are your plans since I spend a lot of time on these videos?
@@steveretiredandcycling Sounds great. I've sent you an email to provide a more detailed reply, thanks!
@@steveretiredandcycling How’s it going, Steve? Hope you are having a great Easter weekend. I sent you a follow-up email on our projects, would you be able to check the email? Hope to hear from you back. Thanks!